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Do You Have to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Illinois?

Motorcycle riding can be an exhilarating experience, but it also comes with risks. One crucial aspect of ensuring your safety on the road is understanding the motorcycle helmet laws in Illinois. In this guide, we will delve into the legal requirements, exceptions, and the importance of wearing a helmet. Illinois Motorcycle Helmet Laws Illinois has no laws in place regarding…

What Are the Common Causes of Car Accidents?

Car accidents claim countless lives and cause severe injuries and property damage. The unsettling truth is that many car accidents are preventable if we address the root causes. By understanding the common factors that contribute to car accidents, we can work towards creating a safer environment for all road users. In this blog, we will explore some of the most…

SAFE-T Act

The Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, also known as the SAFE-T Act, is an Illinois statute that was signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in January of 2021. Drafted by a group of law makers, the SAFE-T Act has made groundbreaking changes to the Illinois’ criminal justice system. The most notable change is the elimination of cash…

Cellebrite and Cellphones

What Is Cellebrite? Cellebrite is a cellphone extraction technology widely used by law enforcement to extract and organize the contents of seized cellphones. Law enforcement uses Cellebrite technology to sort through the contents of a cellphone in order to compile evidence. What Does Cellebrite Do? Cellebrite is capable of unlocking and extracting information from cellphones without obtaining user passcodes or biological access…

Direct Appeal VS Post-Conviction

Following a conviction, a criminal defendant has an absolute right to appeal his conviction. He may do so by filing a direct appeal or, subsequently, a post-conviction petition. Both direct appeals and post-conviction motions have the same general goal: to ensure that a defendant has a fair and just trial. However, there are key differences when it comes to what…

Let’s Talk Law! Featuring Attorney Gal Pissetzky

Attorney Gal Pissetzky provides his expertise on the newest edition of the Let’s Talk Law podcast! Listen in as Paul and attorney Gal Pissetzky kick off the conversation by discussing what one should do if they ever get pulled over for DUI/DWI by the police and the best way to avoid getting major fines.